Add 8/18 and 49/72
8/18 + 49/72 is 9/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
8/18 = 8 × 4/18 × 4 = 32/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
49/72 = 49 × 1/72 × 1 = 49/72 - Add the two like fractions:
32/72 + 49/72 = 32 + 49/72 = 81/72 - 81/72 simplified gives 9/8
- So, 8/18 + 49/72 = 9/8
In mixed form: 11/8
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